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Study Abroad at The American University in Cairo

Name: Study Abroad at The American University in Cairo
Brand: The American University in Cairo (AUC)
SKU: 113665
Rating: 4.77 (97 reviews)

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Location

Egypt
- Cairo

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Accounting Anthropology Architecture Arts Biochemistry Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Economics Engineering English Finance Gender Studies Graduate Studies Graphic Design History International Business Journalism Literature Marketing Middle Eastern Studies Music Performing Arts Physics Political Science Pre-Med Psychology Public Policy Religious Studies Sociology Theater Visual Arts Women's Studies +25

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Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors Masters

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

10000

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi

Last Updated: Jan 29, 2024

Last Reviewed: Jun 13, 2023

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About Program

With more than 90 degrees and programs, you are sure to find the right one for you. At AUC, we offer a wide and diverse range of U.S. and globally accredited academic programs, designed to meet the needs of all types of learners. Explore sociology, Egyptology, gender and women’s studies or comparative religion; enroll in the region’s top Middle East studies program; study your preferred field of engineering; or learn how to start up a green business in our sustainable development program.

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Program Highlights

Enjoy Total Immersion in Cairo’s Culture. Employers today seek to hire global citizens with international exposure and diverse cultural experiences.
Talk like an Egyptian; Perfect your Arabic. Spoken by 295 million speakers worldwide, Arabic is among the top 10 high demand business languages today.
Diversify your studies; Explore new fields. At AUC, we offer a wide and diverse range of U.S. and globally accredited academic programs, designed to meet the needs of all types of learners.
Stand out and jump-start your career. As an AUC student, you can exploit a professional team of certified career counselors to enhance your employability.
Feel safe on campus: Your home away from home.

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5 rating 78.35%
4 rating 20.62%
3 rating 1.03%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Academics 4.45
Support 4.6
Fun 4.75
Housing 4.35
Safety 4.8

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Studying abroad at AUC is such a surreal once in a lifetime experience. The auc is in the most beautiful city of the world (in my humbling opinion) and you walk through layers of history every day. The campus is beautiful in both architecture and spirit. The university is very supportive and guides you through any problems you might have. Trips and field trips organised by AUC are amazing and incredibly fun too! Furthermore, the university has a lot of facilities to get you through the semester

Pros

University guides you
Great facilities
Trips and field trips

The learning experience here at that the AUC is like no other. The exposure to global Middle Eastern history and politics is amazing. Special shoutout to Pascal Ghazaleh who's been extra supportive in my topics of interest and pushing me to do my best. Another shoutout to Radwa Wassim for her unconditional support and assistance. Dr Ola for keeping me sane lol. Another shout out to Rana and Dalia from IPSO for their help, support and patience.

The international and local students are a pleasure to know, but I wish I had more time to know them, but then again that's what being a master's student is all about.

Pros

learning experience
meeting other internationals
meeting local students

Cons

biased view on Palestine while claiming neutrality from some professors
sometimes noisy library

AUC has good support for study abroad students, and you can choose from a wide variety of classes to create a programme that suits you. The housing on campus is great, but you do need to be quick with applying cause there is high demand. The New Cairo campus is about an hour from downtown, so it takes quite some time to go somewhere. Nevertheless, there is a lot to do and also a lot to explore outside of Cairo. Usually the courses aren't too difficult so you'll have plenty of time to travel around.

It was a great time, and I learned so much. I was able to make great friends and experience so many new things. I loved the environment, classes, and teachers! The teachers and other students were so caring and amazing! Cairo as a city is great and amazing too! There is much to see, do, experience in Cairo. The peers on campus were also so,welcoming and nice, they helped multple time with any questions and concerns I had. Overall I would highly recommend, I had a great and amazing time! See you soon Egpyt!

Unique experience for those with an interest in the middle region or those who want to improve their level of Arabic. The country is safe, and the people are always helpful and welcoming.
An experience for life.
As for the university, Auc is the most prestigious university in the region, and it's an added value in the curriculum. The courses are of very good quality. The lecturers are world-renowned and well-known in their field of research. The workload is significant, at least as far as I can judge from a master's perspective. But that is part of studying at a prestigious university. However there remains without any problem the time to enjoy the city and the country, rich in history and culture.

AUC offers a truly unique experience that I highly recommend to any student looking to study abroad. The campus itself is beautiful, with well maintained facilities and plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities. My peers in the classroom have been extremely helpful and welcoming, which has made my transition to the school very smooth. Cairo is an amazing city with a distinct charm I will surely miss when I leave. The international students program offers free trips at the beginning of the semester to landmarks in the area. I have also had the opportunity to explore other parts of Egypt through trips with international students.

Studying at AUC is an interesting experience to have
The educational system is difficult but very effective
The assignments are challengeable and interesting
AUC provides me with great community of international students which give me the chance to know more about other cultures
In addition, ipso provides very nice activities and the trips in the beginning of the semester were very nice
AUC is a very beautiful place in Egypt
The most preferred place in ACU is the garden it is an amazing place to spend your time in for studying or having a break.

What was your funniest moment?

The funniest moment is when I am taking in class activities

I can recommend studying abroad at the American University in Cairo. The level of the courses are challenging, the campus is beautiful, and the faculty and staff is friendly and helpful. The university offers a lot of cultural events that provide interesting learning opportunities outside of the classrooms. The IPSO in particular, offers great support to all the international students and is always available to help solving whatever problem you have.

Regarding the housing situation, however, I would recommend not to stay in New Cairo. Cairo is such a dynamic, exciting, and diverse place - these experiences get lost in New Cairo, according to my opinion. Even though commuting can be tough, try to stay around the city center to learn as much as you can about the country you're living in, the culture, and the language!

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Dr. Ikram is an Egyptologist who has excavated in Egypt since she was a student in 1986, and has also worked in Greece, Turkey, and Sudan. Her main interests in terms of ancient Egypt are death and mummification, daily life, food, rock art, experimental archaeology, ethnoarchaeology, archaeozoologist, and the cultural heritage protection. She has published extensively on these subjects, both for adults and children, and has also appeared on television.

What is your favorite travel memory?

The first time I went into the Great Pyramid at Giza when I was 9.5 years old was amazing – the dramatic architecture of the Grand Gallery that shot up through the pyramid was awe-inspiring, and the whole space filled me with wonder. This was one of the pivotal moments in my decision to become an Egyptologist.

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How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have been blessed with the opportunity to live and work in Egypt, and have had access to study its monuments as well as to dig them up. I have also been able to take students to visit the sites and also to work on them, which allows both them and myself to grow as scholars and human beings, as we witness the astonishingly rich culture of ancient Egypt.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

One of the nicest things a student has said (actually, several of them say this) is that they have been extremely well prepared for grad school and that the Egyptology unit at AUC taught them how to think, question, appreciate, and be engaged with Egypt in a way that students who study elsewhere cannot. And, at conferences, they always insist on a group lunch, which is starting to mean taking over an entire restaurant.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The Egyptology Unit at AUC is made up of wonderful scholars with a range of expertise who are engaged in ancient Egypt in a variety of ways. We have a unique understanding and way of interacting with Egypt's culture due to the fact that we live in Egypt and are immersed in both its present and past. We all publish extensively and are involved in a variety of field projects in which we involve our students.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The Egyptology unit works (and plays) together for mutual benefit and also works very hard to ensure that our students have the best possible education as well as opportunities to work in the field and enjoy a wide variety of experiences as well as exposure to different scholars and intellectual paths.

About The American University in Cairo (AUC)

Why Study at AUC? Academics With 40 majors and 55 minors, AUC offers 2000+ courses within an American liberal arts system taught by faculty from around the globe. Learn Arabic at an institution with 60+ years of experience teaching Arabic to diplomats, scholars and journalists, AUC has something for everyone! Campus Life Thrive on a world-class...